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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.60, 25,323.90 and 14,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.60, 25,323.90 and 14,938.60 is: 22,407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.60 : 25,323.90 = 14,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.60/25,323.90 = 14,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.60x = 25,323.90 × 14,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.60x = 378,303,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,303,612.54/16,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.90

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